This club is so different than other clubs. It's diverse and young and professional and has a warm…read morefeeling. I would definitely give it a shot.

Public speaking? Ew. But why then am I looking up speech…read moreclubs? I've always been fascinated with public speaking, but darn scared of people... and speaking... which creates a difficult situation. I finally pushed myself to attend a Toastmasters meeting. And it was pretty cool. And then I went out and tried some other clubs. And... they were pretty cool too. And in April 2014 I went out to Career Builders Toastmasters. And it BLEW MY MIND. --- 3 things: Timely. Positive. Diverse. What stands out to me about Career Builders is its respect for time. I've been to many groups who don't take time into consideration - don't start on time, end on time, etc. I think timeliness shows a lot about a club's professionalism and the kind of environment they create for their members. Though it is a timely group, Career Builders does not suffer from any rigidity and remains energetic, positive and relationship-oriented. Many guests are impressed by the attitude of the members there. Everyone wants to be there?! The energy that is present at every meeting is really not something you see often anywhere else. As an ethic-minority, I am also sensitive to a group's diversity. I've seen that Career Builders creates a safe place for people of all kinds to practice their skills, gain confidence, and receive warm support. --- I've attended meetings and been a member of other Toastmasters clubs, and I can say with certainty that Career Builders performs among the top 5% in San Diego. I love this group. I love love love this group. Most weeks, I still feel like Career Builders is too good to be true. And in the end, you have to see it to believe it.

These guys are solid. They always come through in a pinch. 85 characters of goodness for these guys!read more

Had a great experience just getting a quote from these guys. They were helpful and easy to talk to…read moreon the call, and took the time to walk me through my options. They offered a package deal, which wasn't what we needed -- we were looking for something more on-call and flexible. They seemed open to accommodating that, which was reassuring. Haven't used their services yet, but based on the initial call I'd feel comfortable reaching out when something comes up.

I have a son and a daughter who both attended ELCA. The staff are friendly and caring. Plus, they…read moreprovide tons of fun activities for the kids. Our 3.5 year old attended his first foam party and met with special animals as part of a cool summer meet and greet. He couldn't stop talking about it! The facility is secure, clean, and tidy and most importantly, the kids are happy. The hours are good, too (open from 7:30-6pm). We highly recommend ELCA to prospective families. On a side note, our former preschool closed unexpectedly. I was 40 weeks pregnant and ELCA was able to quickly accommodate us and watch after our son. I'll never forget how thankful I was during that stressful time. Thank you!

I can't say enough great things about the Taylor St ELCA. We have had our two daughters go through…read moreELCA and most importantly I have always felt they are safe and loved there. Miss Marla runs a caring and professional little learning environment. All the teachers have been great, always so kind, enthusiastic and happy! Keep up then good work guys, you're really appreciated!

Brandon is an amazing tutor! My 15 year old daughter has been receiving tutoring from him since…read moremiddle school. She has gone from Cs and Ds in math to taking AP math classes, getting all As and Bs, and actually loving mathematics now. Brandon is very patient and he is very familiar with the SD school system math classes and he does an excellent job of aligning with class curriculum. We highly recommend 1502 Tutoring for any kids needing help with understanding math.

Brandon is the best tutor ever. I had him tutoring my cousin, and we noticed her grades go from Ds…read moreto As in less than a months. He is so easy to communicate with, so professional and polite. My cousin immediately felt comfortable working with him. He is extremely knowledgeable and easily adapts to any new curriculum thrown at him. I highly recommend.

Fleur De Lis is a magical wonderland. My two daughters are currently students at FDL and one of my…read morehappiest days was finding out my oldest got a spot in the Early Learners program. They both started in the EL class and my oldest, who we kept an extra year at FDL, rather than sending her to TK, is finishing up her last year. We've loved our entire FDL experience. The teachers and staff are like family. We love the play based learning and the huge outdoor play areas that encourage kids to explore. My kids have so much fun that they get upset when we pick them up early! FDL also creates a great community environment within the school and each classroom. I've been fortunate to be a room parent for both of my kids and there are many opportunities for parents to get involved in class (reading books, sharing family traditions and cultural holidays, class parties...). We've had fantastic teachers over the years. Ms. Autumn, Ms. Blanca and Ms. Sandra were perfect for the Early Learners class, so loving and nurturing with the 2 year olds. Ms. Kiara and Ms. Amber are great preschool teachers. In preschool, there are "jobs' assigned everyday and it's great to see the 3 year olds learning independence and responsibility through play. Ms. Tina, Ms. Sam, Ms. Sandy and Ms. Chelsea's Pre-K programs are fun and engaging - my oldest was reading by 4 years old. It's truly amazing. The playground has a nature lab, a garden, a "construction site," bicycle paths. The classrooms have a STEAM center, dramatic play, circle time. The kids that leave the Pre-K program are more than ready for Kindergarten...they could probably start first grade! Ms. Bev and Ms. Kira are so involved in the school's operations and truly care for each child and family. They are always open to questions and feedback and have been invaluable during this past pandemic year. While we are incredibly sad that Ms. Tina is leaving the Pre-K program, we know she will also be a great director. We love FDL and recommend the school to all parents.

Fleur de Lis School provided our son and our family the most incredible experience we could have…read moreever asked for. In our 2 years there, we watched our son grow immensely in his confidence, relationships, and overall love of learning. He was sad to leave school every day and excited to wake up and start the day with his amazing friends and teachers. The approach and philosophy that Fleur de Lis takes truly allows each child to blossom in their own unique and beautiful way and we not only got to experience this with our son, but saw it with his classmates as well. We saw our son make presentations to his class about a science or art project he did with us at home or proudly present his show and tell Spider-man toy to his classmates - we are so grateful to the entire Fleur de Lis community for encouraging this level of self-esteem and individuality.  The staff at Fleur de Lis is truly one of a kind -  the professional, yet individualized attention of Tina Smith and April Kozelh as directors is amazing. They know your child personally and do everything in their power to make your child's experience at Fleur de Lis enriching and creative. Our son still talks about Ms. Tina coming into their classroom and reading them special books (his favorite was about an owl in NYC) and Tina consistently shared specific memories of our son's social and emotional growth during his time there. The teachers we had at Fleur de Lis (Ms. Sandy, Ms. Chelsea, Ms. Amber, Ms. Kiara and Ms. Diana for Spanish) were incredible in every way - we appreciated the attention to the holistic needs of each child - the cognitive, physical, and emotional were all given attention and we saw our son blossom in each area. The day our son "graduated" Fleur de Lis School was a bittersweet one - we were thrilled to know he was ready for kindergarten, but also so sad to say goodbye to the daily moments of this special community. Our son couldn't stop hugging his amazing teacher Ms. Sandy at the singing show - clearly showing the same emotions we felt as parents.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Jenny! My 8-year-old son, Fox, has ASD with PDA…read moreattributes, ADHD, and other specified anxiety disorder. He has faced many challenges throughout his life, including a speech delay and significant struggles with anxiety, and not feeling understood, especially related to PDA. We've worked with other therapists before, but none of them truly felt like the right fit--until he found Jenny. From the start, she has been patient, understanding, and incredibly skilled at working with Fox in a way that makes him feel safe, heard, and empowered. He says she is the best therapist he has ever had, and I have to agree. Since working with her, he has not only made tremendous progress but also feels happier and more hopeful about his future. He tells me all the time how much she has helped him and how grateful he is for her. As a parent, seeing my child finally find someone who truly understands and supports him is invaluable. Jenny has changed his life, and we are so lucky to have found her. If you are looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and makes a real difference, I cannot recommend her highly enough.

We received RDI Therapy here from various clinicians over the span of 2 years…read more I'm attaching a photo of an email sent to me from the owner, Jenny. She says she does not condone the behavior our clinician displayed, yet the clinician still works for the company so it seems that Jenny does condone it. In case I cannot attach a photo, it reads "I do not think it is acceptable to get drunk at events. I do not think it's professional to cancel last minute. I do not think it's acceptable to bill sessions that have not been done. I do not think it's acceptable to invite a client to an outside event. I do not feel like it's acceptable to not share these things with your supervisor. I do not have a way to rectify any of this with your family."

Super disorganized and very unprofessional. I called and literally asked as a customer if they…read morecarried Kevin Murphy and never once did they mention they were wholesale or you had to have a license to purchase anything. Maybe THAT SHOULD BE YOUR FIRST QUESTION. mention that when the customer says they have to drive 45 minutes out to your store. They then directed me to go to a salon right next door, where the receptionist looked at me like I was crazy when I asked if they sold products. stay far far away.

I like shopping at Beauty Solutions . The staff is always friendly And they always have the…read moreproducts i need available when I come in . Highly recommend Hairstylist to stop by and see what other products they offer .

Before I dive into why you should not give Parliament Tutors your time or money, let me tell you…read morehow to find affordable and quality tutoring in your area. 1. If you are a college student, it is almost certain that you can find free tutoring through student help organizations, your professor, or TAs. 2. If you are in K-12, you may have luck with a similar approach in asking faculty for recommendations. 3. If you are unable to find free tutoring through your school, this is where you begin offering these same specialists $20-$30 an hour to help you or your child. This is exactly what Parliament will do anyway, except they will pay the tutor about as much, and charge you $60-$80 an hour. As a tip, don't be discouraged if the first tutor you meet is not great, I recommend that you keep trying. If this is no longer feasible and you feel to go through a tutoring agency, here is why you MUST avoid Parliament Tutors: I had the extreme displeasure of working as the "Chief Academic Advisor" (basically just tutoring sales/quality control agent) directly next to David Greenberg (Founder & CEO) in his headquarters every day for six months. Parliament Tutors embodies the greedy and thoughtless philosophy by which David Greenberg lives by. Over and over again, David Greenberg has demonstrated and verbally expressed with utmost vulgarity that he does not care about his tutors, his students, or the individuals he contracts, unless he can directly benefit from them. I believe this to be immoral when your business model is defined by exploiting the vulnerability of others for your own profit and gain. Here are some examples: During my tenure, we had a mother whose child received a special needs-based scholarship, allowing for her to utilize Parliament's services. Finding a match was challenging, and after weeks of hard work on everybody's end, and hours of speaking to her on the phone, we were able to give them exactly what they needed. The mother was happy because her child could now have specialized care that was needed. I was happy because the mother and child I spent hours of my time speaking with was finally going to get the help they needed. And David Greenberg was happy because "yeah that is a $XX,XXX contract right there." Of course, David Greenberg has every right to only care about only his money and be completely emotionally detached from the wellbeing of his clients. In another case, I had my personal best sales day equaling what I made for myself in 4 months. When I eagerly presented this fact to David Greenberg, the dialogue was as follows, beginning with David Greenberg: "What about (NAME), doesn't she owe me?" (Mind you, he has numerous clients that he never keeps up with, and often will have to erase thousands of dollars of debt because of his negligence) "Oh, she was in a tragic accident and has been in recovery for a bit, but.." "I DON'T GIVE A F***, SHE OWES ME LIKE TWO GRAND!" "...but her husband said he was mailing a check." "Well I haven't received it!" "Okay, sorry, I will follow up" Of course, David Greenberg has every right to care only about his money and be COMPLETELY emotionally detached from the wellbeing of his clients. And finally: the interaction that most strongly reflected on his lack of empathy and emotional intelligence. I was working with university professors to carry out a study regarding the prevalence of Female Genital Mutilation in the United States, a very sensitive yet urgent global human rights, public health, and gender issue. On numerous occasions, David Greenberg made inappropriate and distasteful jokes regarding Female Genital Mutilation as if it were a funny practice rather than a crime against humanity. I am willing put at stake all of the honor in my name, Moisés Zamora, as well as everything I have ever stood for, to tell you that Parliament Tutors is an immoral firm, and that you deserve to work with somebody that actually cares about you and doesn't just want to exploit your vulnerabilities for their own gain. I wish you, the reader, utmost luck in your pursuit of knowledge and wellbeing, and hope that by now you won't even consider Parliament Tutors. Sincerely yours, Moisés Zamora

Parliament Tutors was a godsend. I was paired with Andreas to study for my GRE, and he knew my…read morelearning style exactly. A lot of tutors try to fit a round peg into a square hole and hope it works. Andreas methodically broke down challenging concepts in a way I could understand it. He's also got a great sense of humor. Definite A++++

We encountered Ms. Tracey Herriot through the City of Poway's Summer community class series. She…read morewas highly recommended by our neighbors who previously enrolled in her class and created the most adorable bucket hats (they were age 8 and 9 at the time). This summer of 2024, the kiddos (boys and girls as young as age 8) spent 5 days (about 3 hrs each) learning how to use a sewing machine, cutting their own pattern, practicing stiches, and ultimately creating their own pj pants! They had a blast and loved her course (alongside Ms. Janelle -- another co teacher). All the parents were interested in taking her course too! She uses quality machines and will also help teach you how to use your own sewing machine (a hit with a lot of teens in the class). Helpful tip: Ms. Tracey teaches around the city through the San Diego Library system. Check out her instagram page [https://www.instagram.com/clic.bitz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] and make sure you mark your calendar for her classes. We are hoping to attend another one of her classes and will definitely be recommending her course to the local moms. She's great with kids, drives the most amazing school bus (a real life Ms. Frizzle!), and has the most adorable outfits each day. HIGHLY recommend Ms. Tracey's class -- whether through the Poway community class series or through the SD Library. Bridging tech and art and fashion together ... just a great experience for the kids to create!

From the owner: Where technology meets children’s education. Sparking…read morecreativity with 3D printers, graphic design, programming and more! Also offering fashion design and sewing.